How do you pronounce "specials"?

In American English: /ˈspɛʃəlz/ (SPEHSH-uhlz). In British English: /spˈɛʃəlz/ (SP-ehsh). In Canadian English: /ˈspɛʃəlz/ (SPEHSH-uhlz). In Australian English: /spˈɛʃəlz/ (SP-ehsh).

Is "specials" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɛʃəlz/ (SPEHSH-uhlz), while in British English it's /spˈɛʃəlz/ (SP-ehsh).

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specials

/ˈspɛʃəlz/

SPEHSH-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

spɛʃspe·əlzcials

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